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Second car car seat for 18 mo?

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Klinda · 28/12/2011 19:19

Howdy,
I need a cheap but not rubbish second car seat for my 18 mo. At the moment my hubby takes DS2 to nursery and leaves the car seat for me to put into my car when I pick up DS2. Problem is I am 8 months preggars with number 3 and have to try and lug car seat plus DS1 & 2 to the car and it is getting really hard, a situ I don't think will improve once I have DC3 with me too.
So question is, are there cheap but not rubbish car seats out there suitable for a 18mo so we can have one in each car?
Any advice much appreciated!

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SparkySparrow · 28/12/2011 19:35

I got one from Argos a few years ago for £34.99. I think it was Fisher price. I dont know if they still do them but might be worth a look. Was good for the price.

SparkySparrow · 28/12/2011 19:36

It was like this.

Klinda · 29/12/2011 14:04

Thanks for the link, that looks perfect! :)

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BertieBotts · 30/12/2011 17:36

If it isn't too late, I really wouldn't go for that seat. The nania ones are really flimsy and don't seem very good quality. My childminder uses one for DS and I'm happy about that but only because the only trips she does don't go above 30mph.

The minimum testing requirements in UK are to protect the child in a 30mph crash and I'm not sure I'd trust these ultra-cheap seats to do much more TBH. Why don't you look for a reduced one in the sales?

£50 mothercare

This one might be quite good as can last until 12 years

£43 Halfords

Britax seat for £60

If in doubt always check the negative reviews - you can tell when there are real problems with a product and where someone has just not used it properly.

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